Devices for coupling microwave diode oscillators and amplifiers to power accumulation structures

Claim 2

In combination with a substantially right cylindrical elliptical microwave cavity structure having means for introducing microwave energy at a first focus thereof and for removing energy from a second focus thereof, a plurality of amplifier modules formed in a plurality Of tunable coaxial cavities disposed around the periphery of said elliptical microwave cavity structure and adapted for producing signals of a greater amplitude than received at the periphery from the first focus, each said amplifier module comprising a microwave diode mounted within said tunable coaxial cavity by means of a microwave choke, a probe electrically coupled to said diode and extending into said elliptical cavity structure, a tuning screw disposed in the wall of said cavity, and at least one coupling screw disposed between said probe and the main body of the elliptical structure so as to allow the adjustment of the electromagnetic coupling of each amplifier module to the elliptical cavity structure.

Claim 3

The combination of claim 1 further comprising conductive plates disposed between each of said amplifier modules and extending into said elliptical structure.

Claim 4

In combination with a substantially right cylindrical elliptical microwave cavity structure having means for introducing microwave energy at a first focus thereof and for removing energy from a second focus thereof, a plurality of amplifier modules formed in a plurality of tunable coaxial cavities disposed around the periphery of said elliptical microwave cavity structure and adapted for producing signals of a greater amplitude than received at the periphery from the first focus, each said amplifier module comprising a microwave diode mounted within said tunable coaxial cavity by means of a microwave choke, a probe electrically coupled to said diode and extending into said elliptical cavity structure, said amplifier module cavities being arranged outside the perimeter of said elliptical structure and coupled thereto through an iris, and with at least one coupling screw being disposed so as to protrude into said iris and adapted for adjusting the electromagnetic coupling of each amplifier module to the elliptical cavity structure.

Claim 5

In combination with a substantially right cylindrical elliptical microwave cavity structure having means for introducing microwave energy at a first focus thereof and for removing energy from a second focus thereof, a plurality of amplifier modules formed in a plurality of tunable coaxial cavities disposed around the periphery of said elliptical microwave cavity structure and adapted for producing signals of a greater amplitude than received at the periphery from the first focus, each said amplifier module comprising a microwave diode mounted within said tunable coaxial cavity by means of a microwave choke, a probe electrically coupled to said diode and extending into said elliptical cavity structure, said amplifier module cavities being arranged outside the perimeter of said elliptical structure and coupled thereto through an iris, and with at least one coupling screw being disposed so as to protrude into said iris and adapted for adjusting the electromagnetic coupling of each amplifier module to the elliptical cavity structure.

Claim 6

In a power accumulation device adapted for responding to applied input signals to provide amplified signals at an output terminal thereof: at least two stacked cavity structures with each cavity structure shaped substantially in the form of a right elliptical cylinder and having a common septum therebetween with slots therethrough, a plurality of amplifier modules disposed on the periphery of said stacked cavity structure with said amplifier modules including means for coupling signals between said stacked cavity structures, whereby signals applied at one focus of one of said stacked cavity structures are amplified by said amplifier modules and applied with power gain to one focus of the other said stacked cavity structure; and signal coupling means for applying the input signal at one focus of one of said stacked cavity structures and for removing the resultant amplified signals from one focus of the other stacked cavity structure; and wherein said amplifier modules are formed in a plurality of tunable coaxial cavities disposed around the periphery of said elliptical microwave cavity structure and adapted for producing signals of a greater amplitude than received at the periphery from the first focus, each said amplifier module comprising a microwave diode mounted within said tunable coaxial cavity by means of a microwave choke, a probe electrically coupled to said diode and extending into one of said elliptical cavity structures, a moveable member disposed relative to one of said slots through said common septum so as to form a portion of the wall defining said slot, whereby the amount of coupling between the cavity structures is variable by means of said moveable member.

Claim 7

In a power accumulation device adapted for responding to applied input signals to provide amplified signals at an output terminal thereof: at least two stacked cavity structures with each cavity structure shaped substantially in the form of a right elliptical cylinder and having a common septum therebetween with slots therethrough, a plurality of amplifier modules disposed on the periphery of said stacked cavity structure with said amplifier modules including means for coupling signals between said stacked cavity structures, whereby signals applied at one focus of one of said stacked cavity structures are amplified by said amplifier modules and applied with power gain to one focus of the other said stacked cavity structure; and signal coupling means for applying the input signal at one focus of one of said stacked cavity structures and for removing the resultant amplified signals from one focus of the other stacked cavity structure; and wherein said amplifier modules are formed in a plurality of tunable coaxial cavities disposed around the periphery of said elliptical microwave cavity structure and adapted for producing signals of a greater amplitude than received at the periphery from the first focus, each said amplifier module comprising a microwave diode mounted within said tunable coaxial cavity by means of a microwave choke, a probe electrically coupled to said diode and extending into one of said elliptical cavity structures, a moveable member disposed relative to one of said slots through said common septum so as to form a portion of the wall defining said slot, whereby the amount of coupling between the cavity structures is variable by means of said moveable member.

Claim 8

In combination with a substantially right cylindrical elliptical microwave cavity structure having means for introducing microwave energy at a first focus thereof and for removing energy from a second focus thereof, a plurality of amplifier modules formed in a plurality of tunable coaxial cavities disposed around the periphery of said elliptical microwave cavity structure and adapted for producIng signals of a greater amplitude than received at the periphery from the first focus, each said amplifier module comprising a microwave diode mounted within said tunable coaxial cavity by means of a microwave choke, a probe electrically coupled to said diode and having a coupling loop portion which extends into said elliptical cavity structure, and wherein said amplifier module is rotatable mounted normal to the side wall which defines said microwave cavity structure and whereby rotation of said module operates to position said coupling loop.

Claim 9

In combination with a substantially right cylindrical elliptical microwave cavity structure having means for introducing microwave energy at a first focus thereof and for removing energy from a second focus thereof, a plurality of amplifier modules formed in a plurality of tunable coaxial cavities disposed around the periphery of said elliptical microwave cavity structure and adapted for producIng signals of a greater amplitude than received at the periphery from the first focus, each said amplifier module comprising a microwave diode mounted within said tunable coaxial cavity by means of a microwave choke, a probe electrically coupled to said diode and having a coupling loop portion which extends into said elliptical cavity structure, and wherein said amplifier module is rotatable mounted normal to the side wall which defines said microwave cavity structure and whereby rotation of said module operates to position said coupling loop.

Claim 10

In the combination of claim 5 wherein said amplifier module further comprises a dielectric cylindrical slug which encompasses a portion of said probe within the high electrical field region of said tunable coaxial cavity of said slug being positionable along the center axis of said probe.